Strategic Alliance Lead: Microsoft & Risk Assurance

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manager, Alliance Driver within Risk Assurance Services to lead technology alliance efforts, with a focus on Microsoft, and shape the firm's alliance strategy and client engagement model.

The role requires strong partnership management, strategic thinking, and mentoring across cross-jurisdictional teams to drive alliance growth and ensure delivery quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in alliance or partner management with a proven business development track record.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and mentoring skills.
• Experience leading cross-jurisdictional teams and managing complex partnerships.
• MBA or relevant technical degree preferred.
• Solid understanding of risk, compliance and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client accounts to ensure alignment with strategic goals and delivery.
• Drive execution of Alliance initiatives, focusing on Microsoft partnerships.
• Identify and develop value propositions to grow Alliance initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across business units and champion cross-functional teamwork.
• Ensure delivery quality meets professional standards.
• Analyse market trends to guide strategy and improve pipeline development.

Skills

Alliance management

Partner management

Business development

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

MBA

Technical degree

Job description

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manager, Alliance Driver within Risk Assurance Services to lead technology alliance efforts, with a focus on Microsoft, and shape the firm's alliance strategy and client engagement model.

The role requires strong partnership management, strategic thinking, and mentoring across cross-jurisdictional teams to drive alliance growth and ensure delivery quality.